US Bridges

Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T15N R 7W · Structure no. SA7600000000067

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 is a steel other carrying Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOilwell Road
CrossesDITCH-1006
LocationSec 14 T15N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.14836, -90.88994
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Oilwell Road over DITCH-1006?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.